by Bill Sickinger posted 09/07/2010 Introduction
The Simsbury Travel Basketball Club provides an organized youth basketball program for Simsbury residents in grades 5 through 8. Teams compete against teams from towns in the Hartford, CT area with most games scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Teams are formed in the fall based on tryouts. Practice usually begins in November. Games usually begin in December and continue into late February or early March.

Our Philosophy
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- To teach players the basic skills of basketball
- To build confidence in each player and to bring out their individual talent for the game
- To teach sportsmanship and fair play through a team sport
- To provide an opportunity for each player to participate and have fun
- To enforce team concepts and to enhance knowledge of the sport
- To teach the player the responsibility of each team member to try their best and to encourage their teammates to do the same
- To prepare the player for a higher level of competition and commitment to continue to play the sport at the next level.
Schedule:
Check the Weekly Schedule menu item on the left for weekly games and practice times.
Tryouts:
More infomation about Simsbury Travel Basketball Expectations and Team Formation can be found in the Documents tab.
Cost:
There is no fee to tryout.
The cost to participate on a team was $260 per player for this past season (2012-2013 season). Fees include gym rental & custodial fees, game officials, league fees, website fees and team equipment. The fee does not include the cost of a uniform - approximately $40. Individual teams may choose to participate in activities that could require additional costs. For more details or questions, please contact the Treasurer.